Created in 1912, the LPO is the first association of nature protection in France. It is also the official French representative of BirdLife International, a world alliance gathering more than 120 associations in the world.

Its three main fields of action are (we take here the elements from their website 😉 ):

Knowing and Protecting Species 

Knowledge 

-National avifauna surveys to guide conservation actions and public policies.

-Participatory science programs such as "Faune France", "Oiseaux des jardins" or "Mission hérisson".

Protection actions 

-Species preservation programs and reintroduction of endangered birds.

-Partnerships to reduce the impacts of developments on wildlife and biodiversity in general.

Activist actions 

-Defense and implementation of actions favorable to endangered species through advocacy.

-Actions for the respect of protected species and fight against poaching or hunting abuse.

Assistance actions 

-Home to thousands of animals in distress in its rescue centers and mobile care units.

In a few figures :

16 national restoration plans for threatened birds

10 European nature conservation programs

20500 animals treated in the 7 rescue centers

62000 active contributors of naturalist data

Develop natural spaces

Management of natural areas

-Preservation of natural terrestrial and coastal environments: management of nature reserves and Natura 2000 sites, acquisition of natural areas with high environmental stakes, management agreements, etc.

Advice and support

-Implementation of agricultural and forestry management measures favourable to biodiversity.

-Advice to better take into account and preserve nature for members, administrations, local authorities and companies.

Protection of nature in the vicinity

-Refuges LPO: 1st network of ecological gardens in France intended for the private individuals, schools or companies, communities committed in a concrete step of protection of nature.

-Actions aimed at the actors of the development and urban planning for a better integration of the biodiversity in the city and on the building.

In a few figures :

24,000 ha of natural sites managed, including 1,800 ha owned

27 national or regional nature reserves managed

40,000 LPO refuges, i.e. a surface area of 50,000 hectares

70,000 tips given each year

Raising awareness and mobilizing the public

Education and training

-Organization of events, workshops, nature outings and guided tours, exhibitions...

-Educational program for schools: field trips, classroom workshops, extracurricular activities.

-Catalog of nature stays, in France or abroad to discover exceptional sites.

-Training/MOOC for professionals or amateurs in ornithology and nature protection.

Publishing and communication

-Publishing of LPO magazines : L'OISEAU MAG and its special issue on birds of prey in France, L'OISEAU MAG Junior and Ornithos ; publication of reference books with many publishers ; regular diffusion of information to the media and to the general public. LPO store

 -Rigorous selection of eco-responsible products which allow to act daily and to consume in a responsible and eco-citizen way. All the profits finance the actions of protection of the nature of the LPO.

In a few figures :

64,000 members

8000 volunteers

500,000 people reached each year

350000 fans on social networks (LPO France)

You too can join, give your time or make a donation here:

https://www.lpo.fr/s-engager-a-nos-cotes/adherer-a-l-association

https://www.lpo.fr/s-engager-a-nos-cotes/devenir-benevole

https://www.helloasso.com/associations/lpo-france/formulaires/8